Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Bulimia Nervosa01:30

Bulimia Nervosa

690
Bulimia nervosa is a complex and severe eating disorder characterized by a cyclical pattern of binge-and-purge eating pattern. It generally involves an episode of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, laxative use, or fasting, to prevent weight gain. Despite often maintaining a normal weight, individuals with bulimia are intensely preoccupied with their body image and harbor an overwhelming fear of gaining weight. This can contribute to the...
690
Binge Eating Disorders01:23

Binge Eating Disorders

423
Binge eating disorder is a significant mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive food consumption within a short period, accompanied by a perceived loss of control over eating behavior. Unlike occasional overeating, binge eating disorder is marked by distressing emotions such as guilt, shame, and anxiety following binge episodes. The disorder affects individuals across different ages and backgrounds, with profound implications for physical and psychological...
423
Anorexia Nervosa01:28

Anorexia Nervosa

988
Anorexia nervosa is a complex and severe eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of weight gain, an unrelenting pursuit of thinness, and a distorted body image. It often leads to dangerously low body weight relative to an individual's age and height. This disorder is marked by significant physical and psychological consequences, making it one of the most life-threatening psychiatric illnesses.
Symptoms and Physical Effects
Individuals with anorexia nervosa commonly exhibit extreme...
988
Self-Schemas02:16

Self-Schemas

35.4K
In general, a schema is a mental construct consisting of a cluster or collection of related concepts (Bartlett, 1932). There are many different types of schemata, and they all have one thing in common: schemata are a method of organizing information that allows the brain to work more efficiently. When a schema is activated, the brain makes immediate assumptions about the person or object being observed.
35.4K
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder01:28

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

515
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent obsessions, compulsions, or both, which consume significant time and interfere with daily functioning. Obsessions involve persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that evoke anxiety. Common examples include irrational fears of contamination or harm. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions. For instance, individuals...
515
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern01:29

Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern

455
Assessing the gastrointestinal (GI) system is a complex process that begins with collecting subjective data. This data, collected through patient interviews, provides crucial insights into the patient's health history, perception patterns, and lifestyle habits, all contributing significantly to GI health.
Health Perception Patterns
Health perception patterns offer valuable insights into a patient's lifestyle habits and how they may impact their GI health. These patterns include:
455

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Shared genetic and environmental influences between the broad avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder phenotype and neurodevelopmental traits: a twin study.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·2026
Same author

Suicidality phenotypes reflect both shared and distinct genetic factors.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·2026
Same author

Associations Between Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Dimensions and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptomatology.

European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association·2026
Same author

Childhood Mental Health and Body Mass Index as Mediators of Genetic Risk for Eating Disorders.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·2026
Same author

The Norwegian Microbiota Study in Anorexia Nervosa (NORMA): Integrating a clinical trial with preclinical experiments-A study protocol.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Assessment of Maladaptive Exercise History Among Individuals With Eating Disorders: Validation of a Brief, Self-Report Measure.

European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association·2026
Same journal

Neighborhood Disadvantage and Comorbid Mental Health Conditions in Adolescents and Young Adults With Eating Disorders.

The International journal of eating disorders·2026
Same journal

Threats to Public Health and Scientific Infrastructures Threaten Progress in Eating Disorder Research, Treatment, and Prevention: A Call to Action for the Field.

The International journal of eating disorders·2026
Same journal

Psilocybin as a Transdiagnostic Treatment for Eating Disorders and Comorbid Psychopathology: Implications for Clinical Nosology and Research Directions.

The International journal of eating disorders·2026
Same journal

"I Wish I Never Got on That Roller Coaster": A Qualitative Investigation of the Emotional Antecedents and Correlates of Loss of Control Eating in Black Youth Living in Larger Bodies.

The International journal of eating disorders·2026
Same journal

Food Avoidance and Restriction in Anorexia Nervosa: Gaze Behavior During Preference Evaluations and the Willingness to Eat Foods With Different Caloric Values.

The International journal of eating disorders·2026
Same journal

Excess Mortality Among Patients With Anorexia Nervosa Treated Involuntarily.

The International journal of eating disorders·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 17, 2026

Assessing Burrowing, Nest Construction, and Hoarding in Mice
08:23

Assessing Burrowing, Nest Construction, and Hoarding in Mice

Published on: January 5, 2012

33.0K

Hoarding Symptoms in Eating Disorders: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study.

Avantika Kapadia1, Laura M Thornton2, Cynthia M Bulik2,3,4

  • 1Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.

The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|September 24, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Individuals with eating disorders (EDs), particularly those with binge eating, show increased hoarding symptoms. Screening for hoarding in ED patients may be beneficial for early intervention.

Keywords:
anorexia nervosabinge eatingbinge‐eating disorderbulimia nervosaeating disorder genetics initiativeeating disordershoarding

More Related Videos

A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
04:19

A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis

Published on: May 10, 2022

4.4K
Assessing Activity-based Anorexia in Mice
08:26

Assessing Activity-based Anorexia in Mice

Published on: May 14, 2018

13.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 17, 2026

Assessing Burrowing, Nest Construction, and Hoarding in Mice
08:23

Assessing Burrowing, Nest Construction, and Hoarding in Mice

Published on: January 5, 2012

33.0K
A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
04:19

A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis

Published on: May 10, 2022

4.4K
Assessing Activity-based Anorexia in Mice
08:26

Assessing Activity-based Anorexia in Mice

Published on: May 14, 2018

13.0K

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Hoarding behaviors are increasingly recognized in eating disorders (EDs), especially those involving binge eating.
  • However, empirical research on this specific comorbidity remains limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of hoarding symptoms in a large, community-based sample of individuals with a history of ED diagnoses.
  • To compare hoarding symptom levels across different ED diagnostic groups and with clinical and nonclinical control groups.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional observational study involving 5927 participants with lifetime ED diagnoses.
  • Participants were categorized by ED history (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder).
  • Hoarding symptoms were assessed and compared across groups using independent t tests and logistic regression; correlations examined associations with ED symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Hoarding symptoms were prevalent across all ED groups, most notably in those with both bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder (BN-BED) and least in anorexia nervosa (AN).
  • The ED cohort exhibited higher hoarding symptoms than obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) cohorts but lower than hoarding disorder (HD) cohorts.
  • Significant positive correlations were found between hoarding symptoms and ED symptom severity.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with EDs, particularly those with binge eating, are at elevated risk for hoarding symptoms.
  • Clinical screening for hoarding in patients with EDs is recommended to facilitate timely assessment and intervention.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the complex relationship and contributing factors between hoarding and EDs.